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Have a passion for planes?

Then try one of these exciting careers on for size! With an excellent employment rate and hands-on training at one of the best-equipped facilities in Canada, what are you waiting for?

Aircraft Structures Technician

• 1-year certificate
• 100% employment rate
• High industry demand

Avionics Technology

• 2-year diploma
• 100% employment rate
• High industry demand

Aircraft Maintenance Engineers Technology

• 2-year diploma
• Only program of its kind in Alberta 
• 98% employment rate
• High demand program

Programs start September 7, 2010.

Click here for a full list of aviation programs.

Student For A Day

Come spend a day with us and see if SAIT is right for you. Spend some time with our instructors, current students, visit our facilities, ask questions and experience what life at SAIT is like.

Call 403.284.7018 or e-mail aerocentre@sait.ca to register.

The Art Smith Aero Centre

Located in the heart of Calgary's aviation industry, at the Calgary International Airport, the Art Smith Aero Centre for Training and Technology (ACTT) started training students August 30, 2004.

The ACTT’s facilities and programs are designed and operated to SAIT’s and industry standards, emphasizing exceptional classroom education and hands-on training. Corporate facilities and shared classroom space create opportunities for industry to conduct its own training or participate in joint training.

SAIT offers training on state-of-the-practice technology and equipment. Training is provided for a traditional student population as well as Customized training according to client/sponsor needs. All programs are developed and delivered by instructors with superior industry experience and knowledge.

Occupying 17 acres of land at the Calgary International Airport, the Centre includes:

• 21,000 sq. ft. hangar that can accommodate a 737-700
• 13 labs including:
  • sheet metal,
  • composite material,
  • gas turbine,
  • avionics,
  • helicopter,
  • reciprocating engine,
  • aircraft maintenance, and
  • computer labs
• 7 state-of-the-art classrooms
• Open study areas
• A cafeteria
• 110,000 sq. ft. concrete apron (ground side)
• 18,000 sq. ft. ancillary asphalt apron

Access to the facility is possible by private vehicle, public transportation or air.